2009 Oregon State Beavers College Football Predictions

2009 Oregon State Beavers Predictions
2008 Record: (9-4, 7-2)
Coach: Mike Riley, 8th year (56-42 overall)
Off. Coordinator: Danny Langsdorf (5th year)
Def. Coordinator: Mark Banker (7th year)
Returning Starters: 11 (6 offense, 3 defense, punter, kicker)
Ret. Starting Quarterback: Yes (Lyle Moevao)

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Offense:

The Beavers return two potential starting quarterbacks in seniors Sean Canfield (6-4, 220) and Lyle Moevao (5-11, 220). Canfield started in 2007, but missed the end of his sophomore year and beginning of his junior season recovering from surgery on his throwing shoulder. Moevao passed for 2,534 yards and 19 TDs last season and is a playmaker, but lacks the height and is also coming off a shoulder injury thus hampering his ability to win the job. They do return a great running back in sophomore Jacquizz Rodgers (5-7, 193), who ran for 1,253 yards despite missing the last two games of the season with a fractured bone in his shoulder. Older brother James Rodgers is the team’s top receiver, who gained 1,833 total yards and scored 10 TDs between his duties as a back, kick returner and receiver. The offensive line returns two of the five starters and this is a huge key. They have to replace all-leaguers Andy Levitre and Adam Speer.

Defense:

The defense returns just three starters from a unit that allowed 23.1ppg and 312.2 yards per game (23rd in the nation). Junior DT Stephen Paea (6-1, 293) anchors the defensive line and is the lone returning starter. He recorded five sacks last year, but they have to find a way to replace ends Victor Butler and Slade Norris, who combined for 22 sacks last year. At linebacker, they are set on the outside with junior Keith Pankey (6-0, 211) and senior Keaton Kristick (6-3, 226). Kristick finished with 82 tackles last year. They have to replace the entire secondary, including two outstanding corners in Keenan Lewis and Brandon Hughes.

Outlook:

Their non-conference schedule features Portland State and Cincinnati at home and UNLV on the road. They also have to face USC and California on the road. This will be extremely tough, especially when you have to replace your entire secondary. The offense will have to carry the team as the defense will likely have its issues, especially early in the season.

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